Mundelein, IL vs New Brighton, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mundelein
77.1
#279 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
Mundelein leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.5). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.4 min). Mundelein leads in median household income ($99,924 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mundelein, IL | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#279) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 31,790 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,636 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $99,924 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+43.3 |
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77.1 Score
Mundelein, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,636
Population
31,790
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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